We've all heard the saying, "a penny saved is a penny earned", but in horticulture, where energy costs can significantly impact your bottom line, it's time to rethink this adage.

They’re little, quiet, and highly underrated. For many people, they just don’t matter at all. But the humble insect, often overlooked, is at the very heart of a costly battle in Australian horticulture.

In just a few short weeks, Australia will bid farewell to their 3G networks, with Telstra's shutdown on 31 August 2024, followed by Optus on 1 September 2024.

The horticulture industry in Queensland is vital yet complex. The industry not only made up of a diverse array of commodities but has a number of regional grower groups who each strongly represent their own agendas to further the industry’s progress.  

After 14 years in the horticulture industry, I feel qualified enough to say that no other commodity comes together quite like the Australian pineapple industry.

Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers has welcomed the appointment of Julie Collins MP as the new Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry over the weekend.

Last week, I attended the Global Food Forum, organised by the Australian newspaper in partnership with Visy.

Townsville in North Queensland is gearing up to host Australia’s pineapple industry next week for their annual Pineapple Field Days.

Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers recognise First Nations Australians as our first horticulturalists, and we continue to learn from and listen to their sharing of knowledge about Country and Community. 

Hort growers from across Queensland have been ‘gearing up’ in the Tricks of the Trade Negotiation Masterclasses. 

At QFVG we know horticulture is an essential sector, and attracting young minds is just one piece of the puzzle to ensuring its vibrant future.

Soaking up some glorious winter sun at Native Oz Bushfoods with Doug and Tracey Goebel, I asked, “Doug, what brought you to this property?” he laughed, “we wanted a nice house with access to water, and we bought a shoebox with no water!”

With a culinary career spanning 30 years, Jason Davidson has cooked up a storm across four continents.

When thinking about Australian Indigenous culture and the Olympics, it’s natural to envision Cathy Freeman’s iconic 400-metre sprint at the Sydney 2000 games.

Leah and Brad Peppler from Misty Mountain Mushrooms are just one example of a First Nations grower and food manufacturer that could potentially benefit from the First Nations Food database.

In this webinar Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) and our Workplace Relations advisor, Focus HR breakdown what you need to know about the new and significant IR changes as well as the new minimum wage decision coming into effect on Friday 1 July 2024.

Last week, after 26 years, the horticulture industry said goodbye to the Harvest Trail Services (HTS) and Harvest Trail Information Service (HTIS).

Southern Queensland horticultural growers are encouraged to ‘gear up’ for the Tricks of the Trade - Negotiation Tactics Masterclass coming soon to the Lockyer Valley (6 – 7 August) and the Scenic Rim (8 – 9 August).

Horticultural growers across the Granite Belt are encouraged to ‘gear up’ for the Tricks of the Trade - Negotiation Tactics Masterclass coming soon to Stanthorpe (16 - 17 July).

Six hours—the time it took for me to transform from a skeptic to a supporter of the “Food Systems Horizons”. This initiative, a collaboration between CSIRO and The University of Queensland, aims to use multidisciplinary science to improve our food system and, consequently, our health, environment, society, and economy.